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Movie poster: Cricket on the Hearth (1967)
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Cricket on the Hearth

1967 · 49 min Animation Family TV Movie
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

A delightful, animated musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. A Cricket on the Hearth, tells the story of a poor toymaker and his daughter whom a helpful Cricket named Crocket befriends on Christmas morning. When tragedy strikes the family, it's Crocket who comes to the rescue and restores peace and happiness.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1967
Country United States of America, Japan
Genre Animation, Family, TV Movie
Director Jules Bass
Runtime 49 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.1/10 (18 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the warm morality of Dickens' prose, relying on mid-century classical animation and musical numbers to highlight the contrast between love-filled poverty and cold wealth.

What lingers after viewing is a gentle reminder that the greatest magic stems from kindness and fidelity, making it a perfect antidote to seasonal cynicism. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jules Bass

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